The American Express Global Lounge Collection is a network of 7 airport lounges with more than 1,400 locations in over 140 countries. Only a few Amex cards offer this benefit.
Here’s more info about the Global Lounge Collection:
Lounges: The airport lounge brands that belong to the Amex Global Lounge Collection are Centurion, International American Express, Delta Sky Club, Priority Pass, Plaza Premium, Airspace and Escape.
Amenities: Different lounges offer different amenities. But in general, you can expect to receive free Wi-Fi, free snacks and beverages, charging stations and comfortable seating. Depending on the lounge network and location, you might also find things like business meeting rooms, printing, newspapers, showers and more.
How to enter: You will need to present your credit card and ID to enter. In some cases, you will also need a same-day boarding pass. Each lounge has their own rules about how many guests you can bring in for free and how much it costs to bring in additional guests.
The Global Lounge Collection is a valuable perk. Buying a membership for even one of these individual lounges can cost hundreds of dollars. But as long as you have one of the eligible Amex cards, you get unlimited free access to each lounge.
Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) - American Express Lounge… read full answer
Delhi, India (DEL) - American Express Lounge
Hong Kong, China (HKG) – Centurion Lounge
London, UK (LHR) – American Express Lounge
Melbourne, Australia (MEL) - American Express Lounge
Mexico City, Mexico (MEX) – American Express Lounge
Monterrey, Mexico (MTY) - Centurion Lounge
Mumbai, India (BOM) - American Express Lounge
Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU) - American Express Lounge
Stockholm, Sweden (ARN) - American Express Lounge
Sydney, Australia (SYD) - American Express Lounge
From chef-curated food buffets to showers and spa suites, Amex lounges make killing time in the airport much more enjoyable. Of course, with such a valuable benefit, these cards come with high fees. The American Express Platinum card has a $695 annual fee and the American Express Business Platinum card also costs $695 annually. The Centurion® Card from American Express is available by invite-only and has a $5000 annual fee.
The American Express Platinum card lounges are a network of 7 airport lounge programs with a combined 1,200+ locations in more than 130 countries. Known as the Global Lounge Collection, these lounges offer free access to American Express Platinum card members. All that’s required is an American Express Platinum card, a photo ID, and a same-day boarding pass.… read full answer
Here are the American Express Platinum card lounges:
The Centurion Lounge
The International American Express Lounges
Delta Sky Club
Priority Pass (enrollment required)
Plaza Premium Lounge
Air Space Lounge
Escape Lounges
Each lounge has its own set of perks, but typically, they offer access to an array of amenities ranging from cell phone charging stations to free Wi-Fi and conference rooms. There’s also complimentary hot and cold food, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and more.
Here’s how to find American Express Platinum card partner lounge locations:
To find an Amex partner lounge location, visit the Global Lounge Collection website and type in the city or airport code in the search field. Restrictions on visitors vary by lounge, but nearly all locations allow complimentary access for at least one guest or immediate family member.
The American Express Platinum card lounge access is a benefit that, if you use it often enough, could help offset the card’s $695 annual fee. There’s no limit to the number of times you can visit each lounge, as long as your American Express Platinum card is active and in good standing.
American Express Business Platinum card lounge access lets you visit over 1,300 airport lounges in 140+ cities around the world, for free. Known as the Global Lounge Collection, these lounges offer free access to American Express Business Platinum card card members, while some also allow at least one complimentary guest. You just need to show your American Express Business Platinum card, a valid ID, and a boarding pass for a flight that day, in most cases.… read full answer
Here are the American Express Business Platinum card lounges:
The Centurion Lounge: You need a American Express Business Platinum card, a boarding pass for same-day travel, and a government-issued ID. You can bring 2 guests at no additional cost.
Priority Pass Select: To get access to Priority Pass lounges, you need to enroll in Priority Pass Select online. You’ll get your Priority Pass card in 10-14 business days. Present your Priority Pass card and a same-day boarding pass. You can bring 2 free guests. After 2 guests, you will be charged the guest visit fee equal to the Priority Pass Standard program for each additional guest.
Delta Sky Club: Present your American Express Business Platinum card, a valid ID, and a same-day Delta boarding pass. You can purchase up to 2 guest passes for preset rates.
Lufthansa: Show your American Express Business Platinum card, valid ID and confirmed seat on a same day Lufthansa Group boarding pass. Select locations will allow guests for free.
International American Express Lounges: Access requires a American Express Business Platinum card, government-issued ID, and same-day boarding pass. You can bring at least 1 guest, at no extra cost.
Escape Lounge US: You need your American Express Business Platinum card, a government-issued ID, and a same-day boarding pass. You can bring 2 guests t no additional cost.
Airspace: You’ll need to show your American Express Business Platinum card and an ID. You can bring your spouse and any children under 21 for free, or up to two complimentary guests. Fees for additional guests vary by location
Plaza Premium Airport Lounges: Present your American Express Business Platinum cardand an ID. You can bring two guests with you for free.
American Express Business Platinum card access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection means you can benefit from an array of amenities like complimentary food and drinks, cell phone charging stations, Wi-Fi, conference rooms and more. Different lounges have different amenities, but you can find out the details on the Amex website, along with hours and locations.
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